And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.
David said to Uriah, 'Stay here today as well, and tomorrow I will let you go back.' So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next day too.
David is trying to keep Uriah in Jerusalem longer, continuing his attempt to cover up his sin with Bathsheba by getting Uriah to sleep with his wife.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during David's attempt to cover up his adultery with Bathsheba, who had become pregnant. David had already tried once to get Uriah to go home to his wife, but Uriah refused out of loyalty to his fellow soldiers who were still at war. David is now making a second attempt, hoping that if he keeps Uriah in Jerusalem longer, he might eventually go home to Bathsheba.
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